Leitrim IFA officer questions use of EU funding for forestry
There has been another call for a stop to be put to certain European funding being used to support the planting of forestry in County Leitrim. Leitrim IFA treasurer Maureen Murray says it’s wrong that…
Fianna Fail councillor wants free EU wi-fi initiative rolled out across Sligo
A Sligo councillor is hoping to see the county take advantage of a free wi-fi initiative being launched by the European Union. Fianna Fail’s Keith Henry raised the motion at a recent meeting of Sligo…
41 waiting for a bed in North West Hospitals
41 people are waiting for a hospital bed in the North West today. Trolley Watch figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organsation show that 31 of those are on trolleys in Letterkenny University Hospital.…
Employment in Enterprise Ireland companies in Donegal now over 3,500
Enterprise Ireland companies based in Donegal created 422 jobs in 2016, bringing total employment by Enterprise Ireland clients to 3,581. The Government agency responsible for developing Irish business globally says a total of 19,244 new…
Community group still await decision on post office
The community group attempting to save the post office services in a Sligo village say they are becoming frustrated with the delay in a decision by An Post. A period of public consultation on the…
Order of Malta search for new home raised in Sligo council
Any future growth of the Order of Malta in Sligo is under threat unless they can source a larger premises in the near future. That’s according to Andrew Mitchell an officer with the Sligo division…
Gardai warn of counterfeit €50 notes circulating in Sligo
Sligo Gardai are warning the general public to be extra vigilant and check their paper money following reports of counterfeit notes over the weekend. Gardai received two reported incidents of counterfeit €50 notes being used…
